Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Practice Test

In what environment should the delivery of tissue take place?

1. In a hospital

2. In a water bath

3. In an ambulance

4. In an operating room or designated delivery room

The correct answer is: In an operating room or designated delivery room

The delivery of tissue should occur in an operating room or designated delivery room to ensure optimal conditions for preservation and quality control. These environments are specifically designed to maintain sterility and control environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, which are critical for the integrity of the tissue being delivered. Operating rooms typically have strict protocols in place for handling biomedical materials, which minimizes the risk of contamination and ensures that tissues are stored and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements. The controlled environment helps protect the viability, functional properties, and safety of the tissue, which is essential for successful transplantation or therapeutic use. In contrast, other settings such as hospitals, water baths, or ambulances do not provide the same level of controlled conditions necessary to protect the integrity of the tissue during delivery. Hospitals may not have specific protocols for tissue handling, water baths are unsuitable for transport, and ambulances lack the necessary sterile environment required for such sensitive materials.